Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.
Latest articles by Chris McMullen

These five last-chance Cyber Monday telescope deals are still live, but you'll have to hurry
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Cyber Monday may be behind us, but there are still a few deals to be had. We've rounded up the remaining bargains, so snap these up before they're gone!

Looking to level up your photography? You can still save $1100 on this pro-level Sony mirrorless camera
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Cyber Monday may be over, but there are still bargains to be had. Save over $1000 on the Sony A7R V: "a fantastic all-round camera that can handle most things you throw at it."

One of the best Lego Star Wars UCS sets is still £160 off in the UK with this Cyber Monday deal, but you'll have to be fast
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Move over, Millennium Falcon, the Lego Star Wars UCS Venator starship is amazing value and it's £160 off right now! Hurry before it disappears into hyperspace.

With Cyber Monday over, you can still save $50 on this smart telescope, our expert called 'small but mighty'
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Our astronomy expert, Gemma Lavender, was seriously impressed with the ZWO Seestar S30. It's still $50 off in a Cyber Monday sale, but you'll have to hurry.

It's your last chance to unlock a world of science fiction and science fact for just $2.99 a month with this HBO Max offer
By Chris McMullen published
Deals From 2001 to Dune: Prophecy to Wild Wild Space, HBO Max is packed with movies, shows and documentaries, and you can save big on a full year of this streaming service, but you'll have to hurry!

Are you shopping securely this Cyber Monday? Don't risk your online safety, save up to 77% off with this NordVPN deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Hunting for bargains online? Don't let yourself become the prey. Stay safe with NordVPN, up to 77% off for Cyber Monday, and block ads and stream away from home into the bargain.

This Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is the best set I've built and it's just $40 this Cyber Monday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals As stunning as Lego's UCS sets are, you can get this superb, shelf-sized Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer for a tenth of the price. It nails the detail of Darth Vader's menacing flagship and it's a steal this Cyber Monday.

"Stunning Lego recreation of one of Star Wars' coolest ships" is £160 off with this UK Cyber Monday deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Love Star Wars' Clone Wars era? Save nearly £160 on this massive, 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars UCS Venator starship with this amazing UK Cyber Monday Lego Deal.

I have used this half-price Apple TV deal for two days and I'm already addicted to Pluribus
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This half-price Black Friday Apple TV deal is worth it just for the amazing, mind-bending Pluribus. And when you're done watching Rhea Seehorn save the world, you'll still be spoilt for choice.

Crush the Rebel scum with $33 off this full-sized Star Wars Scout Trooper Helmet, but you'll have to hurry
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to save 30% on this cosplay-friendly Star Wars Black Series Scout Trooper Helmet? Hurry and get on your Speeder Bike, it's already half-gone in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Our Lego expert ranks this as the best version of Jango Fett's ship and it's cheaper than ever this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals There have been several Lego versions of Jango and Boba Fett's famous Firespray starship, but this UCS model is the best — now it's $30 off in this Amazon-beating Black Friday deal.

This Sony camera dominates our buying guides and this Black Friday it's $900 off
By Chris McMullen published
Deals A powerhouse of a full-frame mirrorless camera, our expert thinks the Sony A7R V is a fantastic all-round camera and it's $900 off in Walmart's Black Friday sale.

Beat the Paramount+ price hike with this half-price Black Friday Walmart+ deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Annoyed that you'll have to pay even more to watch Starfleet Academy? Thanks to this Walmart+ deal, you can get a full year of Paramount+ for just $50, beating the January Paramount+ price rise.

Feel the force with 20% off our best lightsaber for kids — Star Wars Yoda lightsaber now only $40 at the Disney store
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Buy or do not. There is no try. Train in the ways of the Jedi with this light and sound effects Star Wars Yoda lightsaber, now $40 at the Disney Store.

From malware to identity theft, the internet is more dangerous than ever — Surfshark VPN is the protection you need, with $110 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals From blocking ads to hiding your location online, Surfshark is an essential internet safety tool. This Black Friday it's up to 80% off, starting at just $1.99 a month for two years, with three extra months free.

With 55% off for Black Friday, this Lego Marvel The Avengers vs. The Leviathan set makes me want a big-screen Lego Avengers movie
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Love Marvel? While you wait for Avengers: Doomsday, relive the original's finest monster-punching moment with this Lego Marvel The Avengers vs. The Leviathan, better than half price for Black Friday.

A "hugely enjoyable product that punches way above its price point", the ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope is $26 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want a beginner-friendly telescope that makes deep sky astrophotography a breeze? Our expert reviewer raved about this ZWO Seestar S50 scope, awarding it four and a half stars, and it's even cheaper in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Best laptops for astronomers: Connect with telescopes and process photos with ease
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
The best laptops for astronomers offer great battery life, portability and impressive processing power. Here are our picks of the best.

Unlock the Marvel Multiverse this Black Friday with this Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal, just $4.99 a month
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Whether you've missed out on the Marvel Cinematic Universe or are eagerly awaiting 2026's smash superhero shows and movies, this Black Friday deal on Hulu and Disney Plus is more precious than the Infinity Stones.

We've reviewed countless drones, and this lightweight, beginner-friendly drone is one of the best — now with $32 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking to get started with drone flying? The Atom LT is a great, easy-to-use drone, and it won't break the bank, especially with this early Black Friday deal.

One of the best Lego Star Wars helmets, the Jango Fett Helmet, is 20% off in this early Black Friday deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals We've bounty-hunted down a great deal for lovers of Lego, Star Wars or both. This Lego Star Wars Jango Fett Helmet is down to just $56 at Walmart, and it's a blast to build, too.

Our Lego expert gave this Star Wars set 5 out of 5 stars, and now it could be yours for just $40 this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Celebrate the prequel trilogy's most overlooked starship with $10 off this awesome mid-sized Lego Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Acclamator-Class Assault Ship model.

This LEGO Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle has $66 off this Black Friday but this is your last chance to grab it before it retires forever!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals We have reviewed over 70 Lego sets, but this is the early Black Friday deal we'd recommend

Rock your stockings with this guitar-playing Astronaut Star Projector for less than $12 this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a small but perfectly formed gift, maybe for your office's Secret Santa? This mini astronaut star projector is $28 off for Black Friday, with Walmart's Amazon-beating Black Friday deal.
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